Snyder Kailey, Dinkel Danae
School of Health & Kinesiology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, United States.
Integr Med Res. 2019 Mar;8(1):8-14. doi: 10.1016/j.imr.2018.10.002. Epub 2018 Oct 26.
The low incidence of exercise during pregnancy and the high rates of prenatal depression indicate more opportunities are needed for mothers to engage in exercise and obtain health-related support and education. MAPS (mental & physical support) was developed to support mothers' psychological and physical health during pregnancy. MAPS consisted of physical activity classes 2×/week followed by either a speaker or group discussion regarding a parenting or health-related topic. The primary purpose of this study was to determine if the format was feasible prior to developing a main scale randomized trial.
Program measurements included a pre/post survey, post-program focus group, attendance logs and scales for exercise, self-efficacy, and social support.
Findings indicated the program format is well-received by participants; however, issues in attendance warrant program format alterations. Further, larger scale studies and the addition of a control group are needed.
This format offers practitioners an effective strategy for supporting pregnant women's physical and psychological health.
孕期运动发生率低以及产前抑郁率高表明,母亲们需要更多机会进行运动,并获得与健康相关的支持和教育。MAPS(身心支持)项目旨在在孕期支持母亲的身心健康。MAPS包括每周两次的体育活动课程,随后是由一位演讲者或就育儿或健康相关话题进行小组讨论。本研究的主要目的是在开展主要量表随机试验之前确定该形式是否可行。
项目测量包括前后调查、项目结束后的焦点小组、出勤记录以及运动、自我效能和社会支持量表。
研究结果表明该项目形式受到参与者的欢迎;然而,出勤方面的问题需要对项目形式进行调整。此外,需要开展更大规模的研究并增加一个对照组。
这种形式为从业者提供了一种支持孕妇身心健康的有效策略。